“It may be nice to always agree on things, but your product will ultimately suffer because you leave out people whose experiences are different than yours.”

“My late father always told me, ‘Do what you say you are going to do.’ I use that ethic in my work and my life and it has never let down.”

“I really see myself as a storyteller. I’m always reading people and I pull a lot from my senses, really everything is telling a story.”

The artist behind Nativeanthro.com mixes Yakama legends and popular culture into one-of-a-kind designs for art and accessories that look amazing—and help teach about history. 

Learn how Umi Wagoner and Perris Wright, co-founders of the streetwear company eTc Tacoma, focus on community to help make their business thrive.